Cash, Johnny - Tennessee Flat-Top Box Lyrics






In a little cabaret in a South Texas border town,
Sat a boy and his guitar, and the people came from all around.
And all the girls from there to Austin,
Were slippin' away from home and puttin' jewelery in hock.
To take the trip, to go and listen,
To the little dark-haired boy who played the Tennessee flat top box.

And he would play: [Instrumental]

Well, he couldn't ride or wrangle, and he never cared to make a dime.
But give him his guitar, and he'd be happy all the time.
And all the girls from nine to ninety,
Were snapping fingers, tapping toes, and begging him: "Don't stop."
And hypnotized and fascinated,
By the little dark-haired boy who played the Tennessee flat top box.

And he would play: [Instrumental]

Then one day he was gone, and no one ever saw him 'round,
He'd vanished like the breeze, they forgot him in the little town.
But all the girls still dreamed about him.
And hung around the cabaret until the doors were locked.
And then one day on the Hit Parade,
Was a little dark-haired boy who played the Tennessee flat top box.

And he would play: [Instrumental]





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  1. W.... G....

    I love it mr cash rip

  2. J.... �....

    Legenda country

  3. C.... S....

    GOOD LORD JOHNNY .

  4. G.... e....

    As a truck driver, these songs really mean alot....

  5. G.... Y....

    The opening line draws you in instantly. Addictive little rhythm.

  6. D.... A....

    WOW he tuned that guitar so melodiously

  7. W.... V....

    Makes you just give a loud WOOOHOOO!!!

  8. H.... E....

    I love this song performed by The Man In Black. 👍👍

    H.... E....

    H. E. Sagnella maybe....

  9. D.... S....

    Whos going to fill their shoes?

  10. J.... B....

    We are blessed in San Diego as Jim Soldi continues to share his guitar prowess with us. He is gifted and I appreciate his expertise everytime I hear him play.

  11. A.... A....

    The good old songs

  12. a.... ....

    This song was best done by his daughter. Love me some Johnny Cash, but Rosanne did it better!

  13. p.... ....

    Saw him in concert .... incredible performer/talented like crazy. June was with him then

  14. L.... M....

    Effortless! Ballsy! Chills! All rolled into one by ALL on that stage!!! Damn!!!

  15. a.... d....

    Não mim canso de ver esse vídeo

  16. L.... E....

    I went to see MR Cash in Tennessee cross the street from Conway place had a good time about 30 years ago

  17. a.... d....

    Hit parede

  18. k.... ....

    Великий!

  19. M.... D....

    The Godfather of Country and coolness

  20. D.... R....

    Love Johnny's version, but I prefer Roseanne Cash's version. The live version from JC Memorial concert on TV.
    FYI - Her speech about her dad before she sings this song is very moving.

  21. J.... S....

    Why instead of whining like a bunch of pussies, don't you guys carry on his tradition of music?

  22. J.... V....

    This is my father favorite song still to this day I wont amit it but I'm grateful to like it as well because I love Johnny Cash

  23. F.... T....

    I love this song, Johnny's as well as Roseanne's versions are both great. . .

  24. S.... W....

    Well one thing we know for sure, there are 520 idiots out there.

  25. T.... s....

    I met johnny in chicago and sang this song for him he said i sounded better than him.ill always love him for that.

  26. T.... ....

    One of many, many johnny cash songs, amazing playing of guitrs then

  27. B.... T....

    His daughter Rosanne had this out in the 1980’s as well

    B.... T....

    Who is on the guitar?

  28. s.... m....

    That's why Johnny's a great guy, he was always humble. Gives credit to Jim Soldi there on the guitar, great guitar playing. The song is a peak into the life of an entertainer. Guy who loves what he's doing. So important in life. The line in the song about girls selling their jewelry just so they could watch their favorite musician in concert is priceless. "All the girls..from 9 to 90..." that's a lyric. The song tells a story, makes you want to listen and has a great melody. Easily one of my favorite Cash songs. Such simplicity, good ole country nature to it and the live performance here is a gem. There is something magical that happens when listening to Cash.

  29. H.... M....

    Magnifique chansons

  30. B.... E....

    I’m ten and I wish that I could have been alive when country music was this good.

    B.... E....

    Yup. I love classic country like this! I kind of stopped listening to the country radio stations, because now we've got snap/clap track songs everywhere.

  31. N.... S....

    Aaaaaeeee!

  32. K.... M....

    I love this tune. A great song!

  33. R.... G....

    This song is featured on Ken Burns Documentary "Country Music". Johnny's daughter also recorded this.

  34. w.... ....

    I loved Johnny Cash before he became everybody’s favorite, yep, I’m that old!

  35. s.... ....

    That Jim was so awesome on that guitar.

  36. a.... d....

    Não mim canso de ver esse vídeo música linda

  37. S.... J....

    (Johnny Cash) I love all his music.

  38. M.... M....

    beautiful music

  39. p.... ....

    Oh Johnny...😿

  40. S.... R....

    he was such a fantastic singer,,, RIP john

  41. a.... d....

    Sing cool

  42. E.... T....

    Here's one up on DAD Johnny....Here's his daughter....perfect!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTFyaQ9ZlL0

  43. W.... K....

    496 thumbs 👎come on Really. You people don't know what Great country music is

  44. W.... K....

    Johnny Cash. The Legend 👍👍

  45. J.... C....

    JOHN WHAT A GREAT JOB AN YOUR GUITAR IS SO AMAZING

  46. c.... ....

    Great performance!!

  47. B.... A....

    Sweet and simple... Steady as a freight train... Love it

  48. G.... C....

    Très très bonne musique

  49. P.... B....

    Jim Soldi the best ever!!!

  50. b.... b....

    His daughter sings the same song. It connects them together to this day. Daddy is king.

  51. M.... M....

    cool single

  52. D.... B....

    These guys are it I'm a dye hard rock and roll guy they are the foundation of what we have today may they rest in peace love them and attitude are the best

  53. O.... ....

    His daughter wanted to record this song but didn't know who held the copyright on it. She asked Johnny and he told her it was his song.

  54. C.... A....

    What a tight, crisp band...great rendition!!!

  55. C.... D....

    they asked johnny cash who his favorite singer was johnny said, you mean after george jones?

  56. A.... A....

    Cool sing

  57. k.... ....

    478 fools who have down voted this.  The man and this song is a classic.

  58. A.... V....

    What if there was a duet with Johnny cash with his version with Roseanne’s just like they did with Andy Gibbs voice on the screen

    A.... V....

    Johnny’s video would be on the screen

  59. C.... L....

    Talk about a song that just puts a smile on your face! RIP Johnny!

  60. A.... A....

    Cash is cool

  61. B.... M....

    he might be no more in person with us. but his music will be always...

  62. p.... f....

    Who else is watching this in any year ?????

  63. S.... F....

    I love the Tennessee flattop keep on playing Johnny Cash I know he's dead but I can still say it

  64. R.... K....

    A great man who composed and sang many great C&W hits and helped many unknowns to become successful. I have tried to get more information on the guitarist Jim Sodie(?). Even Google has failed-probably because I have the incorrect spelling. Can anyone help?

  65. U.... T....

    The best off all the time.

  66. G.... S....

    song cool

  67. S.... J....

    Great Tune!

  68. E.... E....

    50 views later and I am still addicted to this - Thanks for the upload :-)

    E.... E....

    Traverday

    E.... E....

    Treverday

  69. e.... u....

    B E A U T I F U L

  70. s.... ....

    Keep it simple, this song is great

  71. E.... E....

    I just keep playing this over and over and over and over - love it !!!!! Thanks for the video :-)

  72. V.... J....

    Country lost a good artist when Jonny passed away ! Sure is missed !

  73. I.... F....

    Amazing song ever thank you Johnny and friends

  74. p.... f....

    This guy has potential

  75. J.... G....

    tak teďkonc nevim - je to inspektor Colombo anebo Johny Cash ?

  76. p.... f....

    The legend lives on through his vocals 👍👍✌✌✌

  77. m.... J....

    YEE HAA good ole cowboy music

  78. R.... D....

    Who is Jim Solie who plays guitar, is he still playing. I really like his playing, so does Johnny.

    R.... D....

    Jim Soldi is a guitar player out of San Diego these days Robert. Still playing

    R.... D....

    @Colin Clyne Music his son david soldi plays some mean guitar too

    R.... D....

    maryeng1 i wasn’t aware of that. Thanks C

    R.... D....

    @Colin Clyne Music https://soundcloud.com/nauseafoodblog/cinderblocks-by-david-soldi cinderblocks by david soldi---its a spooky song

  79. K.... N....

    I a m happy to have shaken Johnny Cashs hand.

  80. A.... C....

    Beautiful Jonny cash I wish could have see him.x

  81. C.... S....

    lubię jego piosenki wiem że niemiał lekko w życiu

  82. j.... c....

    Johnny Cash is the king of country music.

  83. L.... S....

    Incredible hulk sings johnny cash....lol

  84. R.... B....

    My First Album

  85. N.... B....

    there will never be another JOHNY CASH

  86. S.... J....

    Awesome!

  87. C.... B....

    Beautiful. John was something else! ! They looked like they were having fun.

    C.... B....

    Johnny cash Rip there will never be another one of you

  88. h.... d....

    Very Good

  89. E.... P....

    Great Song

  90. S.... S....

    You know, really didn't appreciate him at the time. My lose, but the highwaymen was a great group. And at the end he was country.

  91. F.... B....

    this is the best, Johnny Cash

  92. C.... S....

    piykne to

  93. C.... D....

    Really a beatyfull voice

  94. D.... B....

    Johnny Cash was an absolute legend in the Country Music field and I miss his style . Today's country music is nothing like these artist of the 50's,60's, 70's and 80's. Waylon, Merle, Willie, and so many others.

  95. M.... K....

    Love this song by Johnny cash 2019 thanks. I love his daughter version. Too

  96. R.... R....

    I love respect older artist like Johnny Cash has to their musicians. as you see John Golde get noted for his talent..
    don't see any artist of today giving recognition to any band members of today country